‘‘In terms of our other sectors, we’ll continue to campaign around the TAFE cuts and ensuring we will continue to have a strong TAFE system which has been damaged by the Baillieu Government,’’ Ms Peace said.

‘‘In terms of...early childhood (education), we’re going to be negotiating (a) new agreement starting early in the year.

‘‘That will kick off quite early in the term.’’

Another big priority for Ms Peace is campaigning to have the Gonski review recommended.

The final report, released in February, is the most comprehensive investigation of the way schools are funded in Australia in almost 40 years, and revealed Australia was investing too little in education, particularly in public schools.

‘‘The Federal Government had committed $6.5billion to go into schools and State Government needs to come to an agreement with Federal Government to pay that money,’’ Ms Peace said.

‘‘The money will go to students and schools who are most in need.’’

Ms Peace said she had a strong commitment to public education, which she described as ‘‘vitally important in country areas’’.

She said she remained ‘‘strongly connected’’ to her family, many of who live in Cohuna.

‘‘I have very strong social justice values too, which I’ve no doubt developed from the parents and family.

‘‘I’ve got a pretty good understanding of what faces our education workers both in city and country areas.’’

The Riv TV

CFA crews attended a house fire in Tongala yesterday.
Nine tankers were called to the fire, on the corner of Finlay and Day roads, about 3.11pm.
It is believed the back of the house has been completely damaged and the owners have been re-homed.